Physical & Mental Health

CARE TEAM

BA 156 / 507-537-6844 www.smsu.edu/go/careteam

The mission of the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team is to provide a proactive and supportive approach to the assessment and intervention of student situations in which there is concern for the well-being of the student and/or others. The team will serve as a coordinating network of existing SMSU resources, focused on early intervention and response to community situations involving SMSU students experiencing distress or engaging in harmful or disruptive behaviors. COUNSELING & TESTING SERVICES

BA 156 / 507-537-7150 www.smsu.edu/go/ctservices

College is a time that can be very exciting as well as stressful and challenging. Experiencing stress, depressed mood, relationship concerns, loneliness, or other personal issues can be difficult for students. Licensed Mental Health Professionals are here to provide counseling services to enrolled students. Services are confidential. Students do not have to be in crisis to access counseling services. Services offered include individual therapy, group counseling, a therapy dog, crisis intervention, and telepsychiatry. A private relaxation room is available with a massage chair to enjoy a full-body massage. The Testing Center offers a variety of tests including CLEP, DSST, Pearson VUE tests (including MTLE), and many more. FITNESS CENTER

RA 124 / 507-537-6166 www.smsu.edu/go/fitnesscenter

The SMSU Fitness Center, which opened in January 2006, gives SMSU students and faculty the opportunity to exercise in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The facility is FREE to enrolled students with a student ID, and faculty/staff with a membership. Follow @SMSUFitCenter on Twitter for updates. Monday-Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

BA 158 / 507-537-7202 www.smsu.edu/go/healthservices

Health Services provides registered students with free and confidential services for medical evaluations. There is a small fee for laboratory tests, minor procedures and medications. We assist students with offcampus referrals as necessary. HEALTHY56258

BA 161 / 507-537-6483 https://healthy56258.org

Healthy56258 is a grass roots initiative bringing together passionate and dedicated individuals and groups to establish and sustain a culture of health and wellness in Marshall, Minnesota. Take a tour of our website to learn how healthy eating and active living can put you on path to living a healthier life.

INTRAMURALS

FH 301 / 507-537-7383 www.smsu.edu/go/intramural

The Intramurals sports program at SMSU provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of competitive and recreational activities. All skill levels are welcome with nearly 10 sports leagues offered throughout the school year. You will be sure to find something just for you.

NEW HORIZONS CRISIS CENTER

SM 159 / 507-537-6817 24 Hour Crisis Line: 507-532-5764 www.newhorizonscrisiscenter.org

Our mission is to advocate for, support, and empower victims of crime, while providing education, resources, and prevention for our communities and partners.

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LEARNING ASSISTANCE

ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM

IL 224D / 507-537-6139 www.smsu.edu/go/asp

Applicants whose academic profile does not meet SMSU’s regular admission policy may be selected to participate in the Academic Success Program. SMSU understands that these students have the potential for academic success, but need additional support in making a successful transition to the expectations of university life. The Academic Success Program provides focused academic advising and instructional support, and requires enrollment in IDST 110-The University Experience during their first semester. This 2-credit orientation and transition course is designed to assist students’ integration into the SMSU community and strengthen skills for academic and personal success. Academic Success Program students must complete this course with a grade of “C’’ or better. In addition, students also work with a designated advisor to set and achieve their academic goals and enhance their foundation for lifelong learning. ACCESS OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS (AOS)

Commons East / 507-537-6169 www.smsu.edu/go/aos

The mission of the AOS program is to provide a TRiO SSS Best Practices program for outreach/recruitment and retention of underrepresented students (low income, first generation and students of color). The program provides advising and supportive services to enable participants to be retained, SMSU graduates, and to enroll in graduate and professional programs where appropriate.

IL 224D / 507-537-6139 www.smsu.edu/go/success

The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center offers free walk-in and virtual tutoring in multiple disciplines and courses. Interdisciplinary tutoring consists of peer-facilitated learning experiences for undergraduates interested in requesting a tutor at SMSU. We work with students to identify and mobilize resources that facilitate learning and promote success. Tutoring can help support retention and completion efforts, aid with course grade improvement, and improve college experience satisfaction. LIBRARY SERVICES

BA 299 / 507-537-7278 www.smsu.edu/library

The McFarland Library provides access to quality library services, relevant collections, and research guidance. Technology support and inviting study spaces are available. Online resources and research guides are available 24/7 through the library’s home page. The library is open seven days a week. Visit the library home page for hours or to make an individual Research Consultation appointment. MATH LEARNING CENTER

IL 224 / 507-537-6484 www.smsu.edu/go/mlc

The Math Learning Center is available to help students succeed in mathematics coursework. Whether you need regular tutoring, places to hold a study group session, or simply just a little help with a homework question, pay them a visit. For hours of operation, please visit our website.

MUSTANG PATHWAY PROGRAM

Commons East B / 507-537-7223 www.smsu.edu/go/mustangpathway

The Mustang Pathway Program is an alternate entry program to allow more students to earn their degree at SMSU. We understand that not everyone has access to the same college prep work. We also know that grades and test scores may not reflect a student’s potential. The Mustang Pathway Program meets students where they are and helps them get on track to a degree. SPEECH CENTER

BA 511 / 507-537-6438 www.smsu.edu/go/speechcenter

The Speech Center provides free tutoring for any SMSU course that requires public speaking or group presentations. The student does not need to be enrolled in a public speaking course to work with a tutor. The Speech Center is located on the fifth floor of the library and is equipped with technology that allows students to work on a variety of presentations and receive prompt feedback. Tutors are prepared to assist with a range of speech related issues including brainstorming topics, preparing outlines, developing slide presentations, and refining delivery techniques. Online remote tutoring is available for online students and all other students who have access to a computer with web conferencing capabilities. SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

IL 224D / 507-537-6139 www.smsu.edu/go/success

Supplemental Instruction (SI) involves utilizing a model student-peer who has recently and successfully completed a course to attend the course a second time and lead peer-facilitated study sessions over the course content outside of regular class hours. Since 1973, the data supporting the effectiveness of supplemental instruction has remained consistent; on average, students who regularly attend SI sessions earn a half to a full letter grade higher and earn D’s, F’s, and withdraw from courses less frequently than students who do not attend SI sessions (Dawson, 2014). Additionally, the University of MissouriKansas City, after years of implementing their supplemental instruction program, reported a 7.8 percentage point overall increase in retention and $1.6 million return on investment (Civitas Learning, 2019). For more information about supplemental instruction at SMSU, visit our website.

IL 224D / 507-537-6139 www.smsu.edu/go/success

SMSU offers free online, on-demand tutoring, through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor may not be. Are you stuck on a problem? Do you want someone to review your paper? This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet. Access Tutor.com through the home page and your course pages in D2L Brightspace. WRITING CENTER

BA 527 / 507-537-7294 www.smsu.edu/go/writingcenter

The Writing Center offers free help on any kind of paper for any class. SMSU Writing

Center tutors are students like yourself who have taken or know about SMSU’s classes. You can come to the Writing Center to meet in person or work with a tutor online. Online options include an “online meeting/ chat” appointment in real time with audio/ visual options, chat, and an interactive white board where you can share your paper, or “eTutoring” appointments, during which the tutor reviews the paper and sends comments back (you do not need to be present—it’s like an appointment for your paper). The tutors work with you at any stage of the writing process. They can help you identify a topic, brainstorm, organize the ideas, learn how to cite appropriately, use punctuation correctly, or just review a draft. Sign up for appointments on the Writing DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO GRADUATE ON TIME? Center’s website.

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